Emei Mountain Tea

Emei Mountain Tea

Emei Mountain Tea is a protected geographical indication product.

　　Emei Mountain Tea is a type of green tea. Its discovery, cultivation, utilization, and appreciation originated early in Mount Emei, boasting a long history of tea culture. It has developed its own unique planting and processing techniques, characterized by being “flat, straight, and smooth, tender green and glossy, fragrant and long-lasting, fresh, mellow, sweet, and refreshing.” Thanks to Mount Emei’s outstanding natural environment, superior tea resources, and rich religious culture, it has formed a diverse range of high-quality tea production and a deep-rooted tea culture. In particular, its Buddhist tea culture has a long history and profound influence.

　　Since ancient times, Mount Emei has produced fragrant teas. The history of Emei Mountain Tea spans over 3,000 years, its aroma enduring through time and its quality renowned throughout history. The characteristics of Emei Mountain Tea lie in four aspects: superior natural conditions, long history, abundant tea resources, and a deep and extensive tea culture. Over time, it has developed its own distinctive style. Multiple tea brands such as Emei Snow Bud, Zhuyeqing, and Xianzhi Zhujian have won awards. In 2009, it was included in the national list of protected geographical indication products.

　　　In 2009, after review by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, it was decided to implement national geographical indication product protection for “Emei Mountain Tea.” [3]

　　Protected Area

　　　　The protected geographical indication area for Emei Mountain Tea includes the administrative regions of 11 counties (cities, districts) in Leshan City, Sichuan Province: Shizhong District, Wutongqiao District, Shawan District, Jinkouhe District, Emeishan City, Jianwei County, Jingyan County, Jiajiang County, Muchuan County, Ebian Yi Autonomous County, and Mabian Yi Autonomous County.